Accounts Payable Accountant (International)

Are you searching for a new opportunity as Accounts payable accountant within the Pharmaceutical industry located in the Amsterdam area? Do you have experience with Accounts payable/other finance roles? Do you speak fluent English? Are you stress resistant but also flexible when you need to be? Then I am looking for you! Take a look below.

Currently we are recruiting for a international company within the Amsterdam Area for an Accounts payable Accountant for the European market. The company is more busy then ever, and is looking for new talent to strengthen their position in the market. Are you ready to take your professional skills to the next level and to be part of this growing company? Then this vacancy is made for you!

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Processing daily accounts payable and ensuring the follow-up of all outstanding items;
• Daily review of invoices on-hold and keeping pressure on purchasers for quick resolutions;
• Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation & approvals prior to payment;
• Preparing and processing payment batches;
• Timely and adequately responding to all internal and external queries
• Maintaining vendor files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accounting practices;
• Work closely with other teams to ensure prompt resolution of PO related issues;
• Review and action promptly on all A/P balances, mismatching, refunds & adjustments;
• Maintain a log of all invoices that can’t be processed to ensure correct booking of monthly accrual for not approved invoices & expected costs;
• Month end closing activities & reconciliations.

Skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in A/P; good understanding of the purchase-to-pay process;
• Good communicational skills in English (spoken and written);
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, but most importantly Excel;
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently, but also be part of a team;
• Able to influence stakeholders by using negotiation and problem solving skills;
• Be highly proactive;
• Hands-on experience with a world class ERP system (SAP is a plus);
• Eye for detail, accurate and speed of data entry are imperative.

Job offer:

• Gross salary between 2500,- and 3200,- based on experience;
• 40 hours a week;
• 25 holiday days a year;
• Temporarily to permanent contract;
• Working in the Amsterdam Area;
• Travel allowance covered;
• The option to develop yourself further through the Walters People Academy.

If you think that you are the right person for this position please contact me directly and send me a message.